Audi A5 Avant vs Audi A5 Saloon
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiA5 Avant | AudiA5 Saloon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2024 | July 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 148–630 bhp | 148–630 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.6–9.8 s | 3.6–9.8 s |
| Top speed | 132–177 mph | 134–177 mph |
| Engine or motors | 2.0-litre TFSI (150 or 204 PS), 2.0-litre TDI with 48V MHEV plus (204 PS), 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid plug-in hybrid (299 PS system output, 105 kW electric motor), 3.0-litre V6 TFSI with MHEV plus (367 PS, S5), 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 TFSI (510 PS) with a 130 kW electric motor, plug-in hybrid (639 PS system output, RS 5); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures | 2.0-litre TFSI (150 or 204 PS), 2.0-litre TDI with 48V MHEV plus (204 PS), 2.0 TFSI e-hybrid plug-in hybrid (299 PS system output, 105 kW electric motor), 3.0-litre V6 TFSI with MHEV plus (367 PS, S5), 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 TFSI (510 PS) with a 130 kW electric motor, plug-in hybrid (639 PS system output, RS 5); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures |
| Torque | 280 Nm (TFSI 150), 340 Nm (TFSI 204), 400 Nm (TDI), 450 Nm system (e-hybrid), 550 Nm (S5), 825 Nm system (RS 5) | 280 Nm (TFSI 150), 340 Nm (TFSI 204), 400 Nm (TDI), 450 Nm system (e-hybrid), 550 Nm (S5), 825 Nm system (RS 5) |
| Gearbox | 7-speed S tronic; 8-speed tiptronic on RS 5 | 7-speed S tronic; 8-speed tiptronic on RS 5 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive (TFSI and TDI) or quattro four-wheel drive (TDI quattro, e-hybrid, S5, RS 5) | Front-wheel drive (TFSI and TDI) or quattro four-wheel drive (TDI quattro, e-hybrid, S5, RS 5) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 51–73 miles | 52–74 miles (better) |
| Battery | 20.7–22 kWh | 20.7–22 kWh |
| Economy (WLTP) | 36–158.7 mpg | 36.7–162.9 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | WLTP electric range: 65–73 miles combined (e-hybrid); 47–51 miles combined (RS 5); depends on trim | WLTP electric range: 68–74 miles combined, 71–80 miles city (e-hybrid); 50–52 miles combined, 52–54 miles city (RS 5); depends on trim |
| Charging | e-hybrid has a 20.7 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) battery and charges on AC only, at up to 11 kW (150 minutes to full); RS 5 has a 22 kWh net battery, 165 minutes to full on AC | e-hybrid has a 20.7 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) battery and charges on AC only, at up to 11 kW (150 minutes to full); RS 5 has a 22 kWh net (25.9 kWh gross) battery, 165 minutes to full on AC |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 39.4–41.3 mpg (TFSI 150), 36.5–41.1 mpg (TFSI 204), 54.1–57.8 mpg (TDI), 49.3–54.3 mpg (TDI quattro), 128.3–158.7 mpg weighted (e-hybrid), 34.9–36.0 mpg (S5), 63.1–72.3 mpg weighted (RS 5); depends on trim | WLTP combined: 40.3–41.7 mpg (TFSI 150), 37.4–41.7 mpg (TFSI 204), 56.0–58.9 mpg (TDI), 50.7–55.2 mpg (TDI quattro), 139.4–162.9 mpg weighted (e-hybrid), 36.1–36.7 mpg (S5), 68.6–74.0 mpg weighted (RS 5); depends on trim |
| CO2 emissions | 156–176 g/km (TFSI), 128–150 g/km (TDI), 41–50 g/km (e-hybrid), 178–183 g/km (S5), 89–102 g/km (RS 5), WLTP combined | 154–172 g/km (TFSI), 126–146 g/km (TDI), 39–46 g/km (e-hybrid), 175–177 g/km (S5), 87–94 g/km (RS 5), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Estate | Saloon |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 476 litres (better) | 445 litres |
| Length | 4,835 mm | 4,835 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Weight | From 1,710 kg | From 1,695 kg |
| Boot | 476 litres, 1,424 litres with the rear seats folded; 448/1,396 litres (TDI and S5), 361/1,306 litres (e-hybrid), 361/1,302 litres (RS 5) | 445 litres, 1,299 litres with the rear seats folded; 417/1,271 litres (TDI and S5), 331/1,175 litres (e-hybrid), 331/1,170 litres (RS 5) |
| Towing | 1,500 kg braked (TFSI), 1,700 kg (TDI and e-hybrid), 1,800 kg (TDI quattro), 1,900 kg (S5 and RS 5) | 1,500 kg braked (TFSI), 1,700 kg (TDI and e-hybrid), 1,800 kg (TDI quattro), 1,900 kg (S5 and RS 5) |
| Size | 4,835 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,476 mm high (RS 5 4,896 mm long, 1,952 mm wide, 1,472 mm high); weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,710 kg (TFSI) to 2,445 kg (RS 5); RS 5 top speed is 155 mph, 177 mph on Performance Vorsprung | 4,835 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,461 mm high (RS 5 4,896 x 1,952 x 1,456 mm); weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,695 kg (TFSI) to 2,430 kg (RS 5); RS 5 top speed is 155 mph, 177 mph on Performance Vorsprung |
